Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam for acne-prone skin
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Centella Asiatica Extract
Extract Milk Protein
Glycerin
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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A poor match for acne-prone skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it.
- This cleanser is the first step in your morning routine and the second step after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Always follow up with a toner and moisturizer .
- Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face in circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it work effectively against breakouts. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water .
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis cleanser is highly effective at removing dirt, oil, and makeup, leaving skin feeling smooth, soft, and hydrated. It produces a rich lather and offers great value for its price. Some users with dry or sensitive skin find it slightly drying or irritating due to its alkaline base and fragrance.
Highlights
Cleans effectively Often Mentioned
- “Cleans well, doesn't over-dry.”
- “It really cleans the dirt and oil off my face.”
- “Cleans and removes my makeup well.”
- “Offers thorough cleansing power that removes impurities.”
Leaves skin smooth Often Mentioned
- “I love my face smooth. Clean and feeling very hydrated.”
- “Helps skin feel soft and plump after wash.”
- “Leaves skin feeling invigorated, rather than tight or dry.”
- “Leaves skin smooth and hydrated.”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “High-quality feel for an affordable price.”
- “Each 150g tube lasts a surprisingly long time too, so you really get your money's worth.”
- “Budget-friendly.”
- “A little amount provides rich lather.”
Rich lather Sometimes Noted
- “It lathers up beautifully, creating a rich, luxurious foam.”
- “A little amount provides rich lather.”
- “Creamy, velvety lather that glides over the skin.”
- “Produces substantial lather with just a small amount.”
Drying for some Sometimes Noted
- “Don't use if skin is dry.”
- “Stripping on anything drier.”
- “Zero-dryness is a promise only oily skin will find kept.”
- “Alkaline base and fragrance make it a hard pass for dry, sensitive or barrier-compromised skin.”
High alkaline pH Rarely Noted
- “Alkaline pH.”
- “Traditional higher-pH soap base.”
- “Alkaline base and fragrance make it a poor fit for dry or sensitive skin.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Added fragrance is an odd call near the eyes.”
- “Smell that turned me off, hence the 3-star rating.”
- “Fragrance exclude reactive skin.”
- “Unusually heavy fragrance-allergen load.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a poor match for acne-prone skin because it lacks the gentle, soothing ingredients and high safety profile needed to calm blemishes without causing irritation or over-drying. Cleansers that work well for this skin type need soothing agents like centella asiatica or aloe to help keep skin calm and clear, along with gentle cleansing agents that maintain moisture balance.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit for acne-prone skin because it lacks the gentle, soothing ingredients and balanced moisture retention needed to keep breakouts calm without over-drying.
What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for acne-prone skin?
Hydrolyzed Collagen is unlikely to treat acne directly, but it may help improve overall skin hydration and elasticity as part of your routine. This type of product needs added ingredients like niacinamide or soothing plant extracts to effectively calm breakouts and care for acne-prone skin.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps calm angry skin, reduces redness, and supports healing for breakouts. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve overall skin clarity when used consistently.
Molecules, 2023Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a poor match for acne-prone skin, so Lovi advises against using it in your daily routine. Acne-prone skin needs gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients like centella asiatica extract to help keep pores clear without causing irritation.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You should avoid using this cleanser on acne-prone skin, as it is a poor match that may cause irritation and dryness. This skin type needs gentle, barrier-repairing cleansers with ingredients like ceramides to keep the skin calm and supported while using retinol.
How often should I use it?
This cleanser is a poor match for acne-prone skin and is unlikely to be suitable for regular use. Acne-prone skin needs gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients like centella asiatica extract to keep pores clear and calm.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a poor match for acne-prone skin and may cause dryness that can lead to breakouts. To care for this skin type, a product needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and a balanced pH that keeps the skin calm and clear.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is a poor match for the thin skin around the eyes and body. Skin in these areas is delicate and needs gentle, hydrating ingredients that clean without stripping natural moisture.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (hexyl cinnamal, linalool, and limonene).
What the research says
Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
Ingredients
Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitan Olivate, Cocamide Mipa, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Extract Milk Protein, Centella Asiatica Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Rice Extract, Glycine Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Sodium Chloride, Arachidic Acid, Peg-14m, Isopropanolamine, Oleic Acid, Capric Acid, Silica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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